Loaded Smashed Potatoes

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Boil red potatoes until fork-tender.
  2. 2Boil red potatoes until fork-tender.
  3. 3Boil red potatoes until fork-tender.
  4. 4Transfer the boiled potatoes to a baking sheet.
  5. 5Transfer the boiled potatoes to a baking sheet.
  6. 6Transfer the boiled potatoes to a baking sheet.
  7. 7Using the bottom of a glass jar, smash each potato flat.
  8. 8Using the bottom of a glass jar, smash each potato flat.
  9. 9Using the bottom of a glass jar, smash each potato flat.
  10. 10Drizzle the smashed potatoes with olive oil.
  11. 11Drizzle the smashed potatoes with olive oil.
  12. 12Drizzle the smashed potatoes with olive oil.
  13. 13Season generously with salt and pepper.
  14. 14Season generously with salt and pepper.
  15. 15Season generously with salt and pepper.
  16. 16Bake the potatoes until golden and crispy.
  17. 17Bake the potatoes until golden and crispy.
  18. 18Bake the potatoes until golden and crispy.
  19. 19Remove the potatoes from the oven and top each with shredded cheddar cheese.
  20. 20Remove the potatoes from the oven and top each with shredded cheddar cheese.
  21. 21Remove the potatoes from the oven and top each with shredded cheddar cheese.
  22. 22Sprinkle cooked and crumbled bacon over the cheese.
  23. 23Sprinkle cooked and crumbled bacon over the cheese.
  24. 24Sprinkle cooked and crumbled bacon over the cheese.
  25. 25Return the potatoes to the oven to melt the cheese until bubbly.
  26. 26Return the potatoes to the oven to melt the cheese until bubbly.
  27. 27Return the potatoes to the oven to melt the cheese until bubbly.
  28. 28Transfer the loaded smashed potatoes to a serving platter.
  29. 29Transfer the loaded smashed potatoes to a serving platter.
  30. 30Transfer the loaded smashed potatoes to a serving platter.
  31. 31Garnish with chopped green onions.
  32. 32Garnish with chopped green onions.
  33. 33Garnish with chopped green onions.
  34. 34Serve with ranch dressing for dipping.
  35. 35Serve with ranch dressing for dipping.
  36. 36Serve with ranch dressing for dipping.

Ingredients

  • potatoes
  • potatoes
  • potatoes
  • salt
  • salt
  • salt
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • olive oil
  • olive oil
  • olive oil
  • shredded cheddar cheese
  • shredded cheddar cheese
  • shredded cheddar cheese
  • bacon
  • bacon
  • bacon
  • ranch dressing
  • ranch dressing
  • ranch dressing
  • green onions
  • green onions
  • green onions

Equipment

baking sheetglass jarsmall bowlserving plate